OLD FASHIONED WALNUT SOUR CREAM CAKE

Old fashioned Walnut Sour Cream Cake image

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c butter, softened
1 egg, separated
1 egg yolk
4 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 dash(es) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg, separated 1 egg yolk 4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts GLAZE: 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar; beat in egg yolks and lemon peel. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. In another bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into the batter. Pour into a greased 6-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and juices. Bring to a boil. Brush over warm cake. Cool completely. Yield: 6-8 servings.